Why is it important to worship?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering why religions seem to believe it is important to worship the creator.

I can understand respecting, loving, appreciating, studying, and/or honoring, but why worshiping?

If you consider the analogy of a God to a parent, it does not seem appropriate at all for a parent to expect their child to worship them. It's narcissistic and unreasonable. While it's possible a child might worship a parent for various reasons it still does not seem like good parenting to expect them to worship.

Can you explain to me why anyone in any religion thinks worshiping their supreme being is necessary?

OP all of these that you name (bolded) are part of worshipping God.

He wants to be in relationship with us. He wants to know us and for us to know and to trust Him. To worship God is to come to Him repentant of our sins, to seek forgiveness and then to worship Him because He gives us that.

[Anonymous]

The houses of worship tell you it’s important because they can guilt you into giving them money. You can worship just the same at home for free

[Anonymous]

OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

If you believe in God, why don’t you understand that Man fell and the diseases and death in our world are caused by the fall of man?

It’s a very basic concept.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

If you believe in God, why don’t you understand that Man fell and the diseases and death in our world are caused by the fall of man?

It’s a very basic concept.

If YOU believe in god, why don't you understand that god could change that if he wanted to but he won't, and he even knew in advance that was going to happen, so he's a sadistic S.O.B.

It's the most basic concept.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

This question was asked and answered 300 years before the birth of Christ.

“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”

― Epicurus

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In Catholicism, worship is not about feeding God’s ego but about responding rightly to who He is, the all-powerful, loving Creator. Worship acknowledges God’s goodness, fosters humility, and deepens the relationship between God and humanity. Unlike a narcissistic parent demanding admiration, God asks for worship because it transforms and benefits the worshiper, aligning them with truth, love, and virtue. It is an act of justice, giving God the honor He deserves, and a way for people to grow in holiness. Scripture and tradition affirm that worship is central to faith, with the Mass being its highest expression.
This is a very deep question, and more answers and understanding can be found by learning about the Catholic faith. Understanding the Word of God takes time, a whole lifetime.

I am Hindu and agree with a lot of what is above. Worship is not just to recognize and honor God but to evolve yourself internally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

If you believe in God, why don’t you understand that Man fell and the diseases and death in our world are caused by the fall of man?

It’s a very basic concept.

or that the Divine being- God- started teh process of creation but that it kept on rolling, God doenst necessarily interfere and also why do you think death is the worst thing whne that god ha sprimised you everlasting life? Human beings themselves are responsible for almost all of teh nad stuff that happens, even natural disasters. god didnt tell us that we shoudl only provide medicine to the wealthy, saftey to the wealthy, life saving technology to teh wealthy. we do that and we are responsible.

To worship is a safe gguard from doing all these terrible things b/c it is a constant reminder that our own material desires arent paramount- all of creation was created by One source who si above akl of us and we are all equal to one another and we dont actually need to hoard and we wont take material things with us nor will they protect us, our relationships with God and each other are paramount and a reminder to be justice driven peson b/c that is teh only true way to cultivate peace and contentment. I pray- 5 times a day and as i get older- that time allows me to reconeect with both God and my myslef and my real desires, objectives and afterwards i have more capacity to live a good life- it cultivates love and humility. Look at how arrogance is damaging us all (elon musk & teh tech bros) they are not any different than teh pharoahs of old who thought they deserved more- humanbeings are driven to tell stories and worship- its best to worship our Creator who loves us and can gently remind us that we are all one and none is more deserving than another. Without this, people begin to worship themselves (trump)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I have a problem with the concept of a perfect all- knowing God. From what I can see God has made many mistakes. Like babies who get cancer, suffer and die. Just one of many examples.

I think from the responses the worship issue starts with the many definitions of what worship means.

If you believe in God, why don’t you understand that Man fell and the diseases and death in our world are caused by the fall of man?

It’s a very basic concept.

Many of us religious types don’t interpret the genesis story of humanity’s fall from divine grace as being literally true. To me, the genesis story is like an Ancient Greek myth describing how our separation from God’s presence and love in our lives represents our choices. I don’t believe that the first woman bit into an apple and led the first man astray. I believe that our separation from God’s love and grace comprises personal choices much more complex, relational and impactful than eating the fruit that daddy told us not to.

The Hebrew word for "sin" is khata' which means "to fail" or "to miss the goal". The word is not always used in a moral context.

In the OT, sin is primarily a failure to fulfill a goal, such as loving God and others. Sin can also be defined as a failure to live up to what God expects of us (loving God and others) and that sin can be unintentional.


I think OP’s concerns are valid from a human perspective. We humans make a lot of mistakes and mess things up and it is common to blame God for all the problems in the world. Although I believe that God’s love and light is ever present and available to us within ourselves, we can’t really understand the mystery and why there is so much pain and suffering in the world.

1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering why religions seem to believe it is important to worship the creator.

I can understand respecting, loving, appreciating, studying, and/or honoring, but why worshiping?

If you consider the analogy of a God to a parent, it does not seem appropriate at all for a parent to expect their child to worship them. It's narcissistic and unreasonable. While it's possible a child might worship a parent for various reasons it still does not seem like good parenting to expect them to worship.

Can you explain to me why anyone in any religion thinks worshiping their supreme being is necessary?

Control of the masses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm wondering why religions seem to believe it is important to worship the creator.

I can understand respecting, loving, appreciating, studying, and/or honoring, but why worshiping?

If you consider the analogy of a God to a parent, it does not seem appropriate at all for a parent to expect their child to worship them. It's narcissistic and unreasonable. While it's possible a child might worship a parent for various reasons it still does not seem like good parenting to expect them to worship.

Can you explain to me why anyone in any religion thinks worshiping their supreme being is necessary?

Control of the masses.

And it seems to work -- both in religion and in dictatorships.

[Anonymous]

I think going to church isn't really about worship. For me a Cathoilic, I feel it is more of a form of communication. We repent our sins. We accept, we have sinned in our thoughts, deeds, and in what we failed to do. I feel that idea moves me to be a better person. I actually look forward to that part of mass.

I also have a really great priest who has had significant trauma in his life. He did not have a good start in life. He gives great sermons that makes and think and reflect.

[Anonymous]

They can’t squeeze money out of you if you’re at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think going to church isn't really about worship. For me a Cathoilic, I feel it is more of a form of communication. We repent our sins. We accept, we have sinned in our thoughts, deeds, and in what we failed to do. I feel that idea moves me to be a better person. I actually look forward to that part of mass.

I also have a really great priest who has had significant trauma in his life. He did not have a good start in life. He gives great sermons that makes and think and reflect.

Going to church is not about worship, for you. But it's certainly called Worship - though maybe less so in catholicism.

[Anonymous]

We are born helpless creatures and we will return helpless creatures. We will all circle the drain.